Clinical Documentation Educat

Guthrie; Sayre (Bradford County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Guthrie is seeking a Clinical Documentation Integrity Education Leader to drive system-wide CDI education, competency development, and provider engagement. You will translate data insights into targeted education initiatives, support regulatory updates, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve documentation quality and reimbursement accuracy.

The role requires a BSN with CCDS certification and 5+ years of acute care CDI experience, plus strong communication and mentoring skills.

Qualifications

• BSN required; Master’s degree preferred
• CCDS certification required

Responsibilities

• Leads CDI staff education, onboarding, and competency development.
• Designs and implements standardized CDI education across the system.
• Assesses staff competency and provides coaching and performance support.
• Translates mortality, denials, and performance data into targeted education initiatives.
• Delivers provider education on documentation best practices and risk adjustment.
• Partners with CDI leadership to engage providers and develop education plans.
• Acts as SME for CDI staff on documentation opportunities and query practices.
• Maintains education calendars and competency tracking systems.
• Ensures education aligns with AHIMA/ACDIS guidelines and regulations.
• Collaborates with CDI, Coding, and Quality teams to align priorities.
• Supports process improvement by reinforcing best practices.

Skills

Clinical documentation

Education program development

Communication skills

Mentoring

Data analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Education

BSN

MS in Nursing (preferred)

CCDS certification

Job description

Position Summary

Provides system-wide leadership for Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) education, competency development, and provider engagement. Responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating a standardized education program for CDI staff and providers to improve the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of clinical documentation. Translates insights from program performance, advanced case review findings, and regulatory updates into targeted, data-driven education initiatives. Collaborates with CDI leadership and interdisciplinary stakeholders to support a continuous feedback model that drives improvement in documentation quality, clinical outcomes, and reimbursement accuracy.

Education, Licensure & Certifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required, Master’s degree preferred
• CCDS certification required

Experience Requirements

• Prior CDI experience required with a minimum of 2–3 years in a CDI role.
• Minimum of 5 years clinical experience in an acute care setting required.
• Experience in staff education, mentoring, onboarding, or provider education preferred.
• Requires strong communication (verbal, written, and electronic) and presentation skills.
• Must demonstrate ability to translate complex clinical and coding concepts into practical education.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills required.

Essential Functions

• Leads the development, coordination, and delivery of CDI staff education, including onboarding, orientation, and ongoing competency development.
• Designs and implements a standardized CDI education program across the system to ensure consistency in documentation practices and reduce variation across facilities.
• Assesses CDI staff competency and identifies opportunities for individual and team development. Provides coaching, mentoring, and performance support focused on professional growth.
• Reviews trends in mortality, denials, PSI/HAC, and performance data, and translates these insights into targeted education initiatives for CDI staff and providers.
• Develops and delivers provider education focused on documentation best practices, including risk adjustment (SOI/ROM), clinical validation, and quality metrics.
• Partners with CDI leadership to support provider engagement strategies, including development of physician education plans and performance feedback tools.
• Serves as a subject matter expert for CDI staff, providing guidance on documentation opportunities, query practices, and clinical scenario interpretation.
• Maintains education calendars, orientation plans, and competency tracking systems to ensure ongoing program effectiveness.
• Ensures education aligns with AHIMA/ACDIS guidelines, regulatory requirements, and organizational standards. Maintains current knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory updates.
• Collaborates with CDI, Coding, Quality, and other interdisciplinary teams to ensure alignment of education with program priorities and organizational goals.
• Supports process improvement initiatives by reinforcing best practices based on identified documentation trends and opportunities.

Other Duties:

• Participates on departmental and organizational committees and task forces.
• May travel to other Guthrie entities as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.